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"It is our pleasure to recommend Corey Wadley to anyone searching for the ideal home for their unique situation. Living in Northern California, where housing inventories are low and real estate prices are , we spent the last 5 years in search of a single home without success. After much soul searching we came to the realization that homeownership was not in our future in California. With in Colorado, we had been visiting the area for 20 years and always enjoyed our annual trips here. Once we were able to let go of the idea of staying permanently in California, it was a no-brainer to restart our search in Denver.
While we have in the area, none had a recommendation for a Realtor they could pass along, only horror stories of prior experiences they could share. We decided to contact Nostalgic Homes after an exhaustive internet search of all Realtor websites we could find. Nostalgic Homes had the most sales and listings of the type of home we were looking for, a Bungalow with vintage details intact, in the area we had expected we would end up in, the Highlands. Though once we found CongressPark, we knew it was where we needed to be, and it was Corey that helped us get there. He gave us a level of attention we would never have guessed we could receive from the owner knowing they are very busy with day-to-day operations.
We found Corey to be a highly attentive agent, almost as if we were his only customer, although we know that was not the case. We never felt neglected or unimportant. Easy to talk to, good at listening to his clients, easily available, and at all times quick at returning our calls or to respond to our queries, often late into the evening. He did not waste our time with homes that were out of our price range or not in line with our needs. As a professional real estate agent, Corey knows all the tricks of the trade. As a master at contract negotiations, Corey came up with a deal that was good for us and made the seller happy as well. In really tough times, he helped us to accomplish what we had not been able to the previous 5 years in California.
Relocating from San Francisco, we never expected that the real estate environment in Denver would be as difficult as what we had been experiencing in California. We were grateful to have found Corey to help us negotiate the difficult market here. It’s because of him that we found the perfect in a terrific location and within our budget.
Above all, Corey is one real estate agent who makes it a point to help you meet your purpose rather than just fulfilling his goals. We strongly recommend Corey Wadley.
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"I have to thank both Corey Wadley and Jenny Apel for their experience, professionalism, and patience as my wife and I searched for our dream home. While our goals and our budget didn’t always line up, Corey showed us a range of options in order to help us narrow in on our final , pushed on us at just the right time to help us make smarter decisions, and ultimately was crucial in negotiating on our behalf. After months of searching, he helped us land the home of our dreams on Lookout Mountain in Golden, CO and I’d highly recommend his service and the whole organization for anyone looking for a home in Colorado." - Bob and Pallavi Hardin
"I sold my first home located in another state and moved to Denver a couple of years ago. After renting a in the Wash Park area during that time, I had time to explore and experience other Denver area neighborhoods. I was drawn to the NW side of Denver, particularly because of the close proximity to downtown for work along with the growing number of highly rated neighborhood restaurants for grubbing, small pubs for socializing, and unique upscale retail locations. After making the decision to buy a home and performing my own due diligence in finding an area for which to do so, I quickly realized I needed to do the same in finding a broker to start viewing houses; and if I were to find one, represent me in the transaction. I spent countless hours reading reviews of various real estate companies in addition to asking friends and co-workers for recommendations. I wanted a broker than knew the area I wanted to call home and ultimately found that in Corey Wadley with Nostalgic Homes.
Corey was extremely responsive and thorough in our correspondence from the very beginning taking time to address all of my questions in detail. I greatly appreciated this as naturally the more I know and understand; the more comfortable I am in the situation. I explained to Corey exactly what I was looking for in a house and the price range I wanted to stay within. The process was much less stressful for me in that these were the types of listings I consistently received for my review – there were no attempts to go outside my comfort zone or pressure tactics like needing to “jump on this now”. I also appreciated Corey taking time to include his professional insight for listings that caught his eye with a few remarks as to why. In addition, there was never a time that Corey wasn’t willing to schedule around my limited availability to show me a house or schedule a phone call for a time convenient for me.
With Corey’s help, I was able to find THE home I was looking for in little over a month! The listing was posted to the MLS in late afternoon and Corey was ready to show me the house when I was available after work. I knew immediately that this house was for me and was ready to make an offer! Knowing it was getting pretty late in the evening, I hesitantly asked when we could draw up an offer as I already knew I was keeping him from dinner (I still feel bad about that, Corey!). We spent the next few hours at his office late into the evening pulling comps to make a competitive offer. Corey was overall very knowledgeable in all areas including being able to accurately answer my questions of the mortgage process and available loan programs, as well as, recommend to me Cherry Creek Mortgage who was able to close my loan on time without hassle, cheaper in closing costs, and at the same rates offered by my banking institution. After the accepted offer, Corey kept me on top of the needed inspection deadlines, successfully re-negotiated with the seller’s side on a few finds after the inspections, and everything else needed through final closing day. Now that a few months have passed, I’ve had time to reflect on my purchase and still could not be happier with my new home or the overall experience offered by Corey Wadley and Nostalgic Homes.
" - James Ramsay
"When it was time for our to find a home with more space, we knew we had many options for a Realtor. As long time residents of NW Denver, we were familiar with Nostalgic Homes and their reputation of being neighborhood experts, yet the service and expertise that Corey provided was beyond our expectations. Corey graciously provided insight into the many neighborhoods within NW Denver including schools. In addition to knowing the neighborhood literally block by block, he provided insight into the many different dwelling types and construction our neighborhood contains. When we found our “perfect” house, Corey assisted us in making sure our offer stood out and was accepted. Throughout our home buying process, we found Corey to strike the perfect balance between calm, organized, and efficient. We would most certainly work again with Corey and his team. Top notch!" -Carly Calagias and Rob Richardson
I bought my first vintage home through Nostalgic Homes in 2000 before becoming a Broker in 2001 – an exquisite Craftsman Bungalow in the Harkness Heights neighborhood of Berkeley. From that point on, I was hooked! It made me a true lover of vintage homes, and my life since has never been the same. I then had the opportunity to purchase the Gurtler House, AKA the “Elitch Mansion” at 38th and Raleigh as a semi-rough bank-owned property in 2003. It has been a labor of love for the last 17 years.
I met my wife, Jenny Apel, at the company. Just two months after getting married in 2006, we were offered the opportunity to purchase Nostalgic Homes from its founder. So much for the honeymoon, but everything happens for a reason, and it was too great an opportunity to pass up. We took the reins in August of 2006, rode through the hardest times that real estate probably has ever encountered, and emerged on the other side stronger than ever. In 2018, we joined forces with Compass and became the first whole company in Denver to move over to Compass as a team. Jenny and I are proud to manage the largest and highest producing team, at the high producing single real estate office in Denver Metro.
Luthiery, or guitar building, is a past profession and current sanity-sidebar of mine, as well as vintage car restoration, and so art and function had long been a driving force in my life. Passion for vintage homes and neighborhoods therefore came naturally. I am an analytical person by nature, and can share with you stats, facts, sales figures, and probably even a little history about the neighborhood you are looking in, but can equally relate to you real life lessons about renovating and maintaining your vintage home, and even share where you can pick up that replacement glass door handle, vintage sink, or art deco lighting piece.
If you need someone with an all-access pass to the best of what vintage real estate in Denver has to offer, need to feel confidence in your Broker’s ability to protect your interests, and want to have a little fun in the process, then I’m that guy. I have been involved in, or supervised, hundreds of transactions in my two decades of real estate. Feel free to draw upon my expertise and contact me today!